Panasonic PT-TW230U User manual

Operating Instructions
Network Operations
LCD Projector Commercial Use
SO-LW4AC
Model No. PT-TW230U/PT-TW231RU
PT-TW230E/PT-TW231RE
PT-TW230EA/PT-TW231REA
This manual explains the network operation of the projector.
For information other than the network operation, such as the usage, inspection and replacement of parts,
see “Operating Instructions - Projector Operations”.
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Contents
The illustrations and screenshots in this manual may be different from those on your computer.
Expressions used in this document
Pages to reference within this document are indicated as (See page ○○), and pages to reference in the
supplemental “Operating Instructions - Projector Operations” are indicated as (See [○○] of the Projector
Operations).
Request Regarding Security········································· 3
Whatyoucando ················································· 3
Check your computer ·············································· 4
Necessary environment for computers to be connected · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
NETWORKmenu ················································· 5
DisplayingtheNETWORKmenu ···············································5
Projectorname ····························································6
Networksetup·····························································7
Network control ····························································8
Network status·····························································8
AMXD.D.·································································9
Network factory default ······················································9
Connecting with Wired LAN ········································ 10
Computer operation························································10
UsingWebBrowser ···············································11
AccessingfromtheWebbrowser ············································· 11
PJLinkprotocol ················································· 22
Controlcommands ························································22
PJLinksecurityauthorization ················································22
ControlcommandsviaLAN········································ 23
When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) ···················23
When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) ·················24
Glossary ······················································ 25
Trademarks ···················································· 25

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Request Regarding Security
When using this product, security breaches of the type described below are conceivable.
Leakage of your private information via this product•
Illegal operation of this product by a malicious third-party•
Harm to or cessation of operation of this product by a malicious third-party•
Be sure to implement sufcient security measures.
Set passwords, and limit the users that are permitted login access.•
Make sure the password is as hard to guess as possible.•
Change the password periodically.•
Panasonic Corporation and its afliated companies never directly ask customers for their password. Do not give •
out your password even if directly asked by a third-party representing themselves as Panasonic Corporation.
Always use on a network that has safety protection such as a rewall implemented.•
<WEB control> (See page 11)
The following operations are possible when using Web Browser.
Setting and adjusting the projector•
Displaying the projector status•
Setting for message transmission•
<PJLink> (See page 22)
Compatible with PJLink Class 1. The following operations can be performed from a computer when PJLink protocol
is used.
Setting the projector•
Querying the projector status•
<Control commands>
(Refer to “Serial terminal” in “Technical Information” of the Projector Operation manual)
You can control the projector from a computer, using the control commands of the serial terminals.
When using [Web control], [PJLink], and [Command control], set [Network control] in the [Network] menu of the
projector to [On] (See page 8).
What you can do

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Check your computer
Necessary environment for computers to be connected
First, check your computer to see whether or not it has a wired LAN• function.
“Glossary” (See page 25)
Before connecting the projector to the computer, be sure to check the following settings.•
 Wired LAN
Check 1 For LAN cable
Is the cable properly connected?•
Use shielded LAN cable (STP cable) that is compatible with category 5 or above.•
Check 2 Wired LAN settings
<Computer with a built-in wired LAN function>
Is your wired LAN switched on?•
<Computer without a built-in wired LAN function>
Is your wired LAN adapter properly recognized?•
Is your wired LAN adapter switched on?•
Install the wired LAN adapter driver beforehand.•
For details on how to install the driver, refer to the instructions accompanying the wired LAN adapter.
Check 3 For Web Browser
Web Browser is necessary to use WEB control.•
Compatible OS : Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7•
Compatible Web Browser : Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0/9.0, Safari 4.0/5.0 (Mac OS)•
Do not touch the LAN terminal or the metal part of the LAN cable, the static electricity may discharge from our
hand (body) causing a malfunction.

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NETWORK menu
To connect the projector and the computer by changing the setting at the time of purchase, change the setting by
displaying the menu with the following procedure.
Displaying the NETWORK menu
Press the <MENU> button on remote control.
1 The main menu appears.
Select [Network] with the ▲▼ buttons.
2 The network menu appears.
Press the <ENTER> button.
3 You can select the sub-menu item.
Unavailable items on the menu screen are grayed out and cannot be selected.

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Projector name
You can change the projector name to be displayed on the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Projector name], and press <ENTER> button.
1
Select characters with the ▲▼◄► buttons and
2 press the <ENTER> button to enter the projector
name.
Select [Set] with the ▲▼◄► buttons
3 and press the <ENTER> button.
Select [Cancel] to undo the changes and then press the
<ENTER> button.
Select [Yes] or [No] with the ▲▼◄► buttons and
4 press the <ENTER> button.

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Network setup
You can make detailed wired LAN settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network setup], and press <ENTER> button.
1 The detailed [Network setup] screen will be displayed.
Press ▲▼ to select an item, and change the setting according to the instructions.
2
DHCP 
(DHCP client function)
On: If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the
projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be
acquired.
Off: If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which
the projector is connected, additionally set [IP address],
[Subnet mask ] and [ Default gateway ].
IP address 
(Display of IP address and setting) Enter the IP address if DHCP server is not used.
Subnet mask
(Displaying and setting the subnet mask) If not using a DHCP server, enter the subnet mask.
Default gateway 
(Display of gateway address and setting) Enter the gateway address if DHCP server is not used.
DNS1
(Display of Preferred DNS server
address and setting)
Enter the DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
DNS2(Display of Alternate DNS
server address and setting)
Enter the alternate DNS server address if DHCP server is not
used.
 “Glossary” (See page 25)
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Set], and press <ENTER> button.
3 Save the current network settings.
Before using the DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is already functioning.
For details of IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS, ask the network administrator.
Default wired LAN settings
The following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory.
DHCP Off
IP address 192.168.10.100
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.10.1
DNS 1/DNS 2 NONE

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Network control
Set when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network control].
1
Press <ENTER> button to select [On] or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
2
Network status
This function shows the LAN setting environment of the currently selected projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network status].
1
Press <ENTER> button or the ► button to show the information of the current
2 projector status.

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NETWORK menu (continued)
AMX D.D.
This function alows the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery. For more details, visit http://www.amx.
com/.
Press ▲▼ to select [AMX D.D.].
1
Press <ENTER> button and then to select [On] or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons to allow
2 the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery.
Network factory default
You can reset the network setting to the factory default of the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network factory default], and press <ENTER> button.
1
A conrmation box appears and select [Yes] and then press <ENTER> button.
2 Another conrmation box appears and select [Yes] and then press <ENTER>
button.

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Connecting with Wired LAN
Computer operation
Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, conrm to your system administrator on network settings
before changing any settings.
Turn on the computer.
1
Make the network setting according to your system administrator.
2 If the projector settings are the default settings (See page 7), the computer can be used with the following
network settings.
DHCP Off
IP address 192.168.10.101
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.10.1
DNS 1/DNS 2 NONE